Pizza Fan: Five to six franchise outlets not expected to reopen immediately
Not all outlets are expected to reopen on 11 November. The company has announced plans for the parent company to take on affected employees temporarily.
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The latest franchise news from Greece: new brands, market updates, regulation and events, curated by the Quality Franchise Association.
Franchise Summit 2026: Profitability and technology on the agenda
Financial performance, franchise relationships and digitalisation take centre stage at the conference on 27–28 November in Faliro, Athens.
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Pizza Fan: Operations restart as account freeze eased for payments
Payments and receipts needed to run Pizza Fan are now permitted. Restrictions on cash withdrawals and profit distributions remain in place.
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Masoutis: Integrating a Network of More Than 500 Franchised Stores
The acquisition of ANEDIK Kritikos has expanded the Masoutis network. The focus is now on operational integration.
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Pizza Fan: Reports of Interest from Two Investors
Mononews.gr reports informal talks over a potential acquisition of Pizza Fan, with no definitive agreement on the chain’s future.
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AB Vassilopoulos: The Breakdown of Its 508 Planned Franchise Stores
Plans for the end of 2026 include 336 AB Shop & Go and 172 AB Synergatis stores, with each format serving different geographical markets.
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Larissa: The Cost of Starting a Supermarket Franchise
A look at a small-supermarket franchise model: upfront outlay, rent, equipment and a ten-year agreement.
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Bread Factory: Request to lift freeze on franchisees’ bank accounts
Switz Group is seeking to lift a freeze on the bank accounts of companies operating nine stores. According to the group, the franchisees employ 1,000 people.
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Bread Factory: Nine stores taken over by new franchisees
Nine Bread Factory stores are now run by independent franchisees, with reported tax and social security payments exceeding €1 million over four months.
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Carrefour plans to convert company-owned stores to franchises in Greece
Carrefour is scaling back company-owned store expansion in Greece and plans to convert existing outlets to franchises, giving independent operators a larger role.
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MrSofty: Franchise expansion plans for Greece and Cyprus
MrSofty is seeking franchise partners in Greece and Cyprus, with investment advertised from €39,000 and the option to buy or lease ice cream machines.
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Carrefour: franchising supports 40-store network in Greece
Six new franchise stores opened in the first half of 2026. AVE’s three-year plan is expected to be presented in early January.
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Choriatiko: Investigation into control of the franchise network
The investigation into Choriatiko highlights the importance of transparent ownership and clearly defined responsibilities within franchise networks.
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Franchise Summit & Expo 2026 Returns to Palaio Faliro
The exhibition for Greece’s franchise community returns on 27–28 November, with a conference, talks and educational sessions in Palaio Faliro, on the Athens coast.
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Pizza Fan: Pay and protection for 2,500 workers in focus
Greece’s Ministry of Labour reiterates employers’ obligations, while the hospitality and tourism workers’ federation seeks support measures for around 2,500 employees.
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Pizza Fan: Obstacles to Reopening the Network
Central control of premises and equipment is complicating efforts to reopen. The company says franchisees and employees are its priority.
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Pizza Fan: VAT investigation and alleged franchisee involvement
Media reports link Pizza Fan executives and franchisees to an investigation into alleged failure to remit VAT, with order management software under scrutiny.
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Hilton in Mykonos: New Franchised Resort Planned for 2027
Pieria-based Vasileios Lamprou is planning a 75-room resort at Super Paradise, with an investment of nearly €30 million.
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IKEA: Smaller stores and five new locations by 2029
Housemarket is reshaping its IKEA network around smaller stores, with a target of five new locations by 2029 across Greece, Bulgaria and Cyprus.
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Neighbourhood franchising: Small supermarkets gain ground in Greece
Small supermarkets recorded turnover growth of 7.1% in January–July, with franchising a key tool for chains expanding into Greek neighbourhoods.
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AB Vassilopoulos: Three Franchise Awards in 2026
AB won two gold awards and one bronze for its franchise operations and convenience stores at the Supermarket Awards 2026.
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SENATUS: Fifth franchise outlet planned for the Heraklion region
SENATUS has announced a new agency in Heraklion, led by Manolis Sevdalis, through the conversion of an existing insurance office.
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Goody’s and Everest: Deal with Recipe Unlimited
The Evergood deal covers 596 outlets. Expanding the franchise network is among the incoming owner’s plans.
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Hilton in Rethymno: Franchise agreement for Amira
Amira is set to join Curio Collection by Hilton in April 2027. Management will remain with Sifis Galeros.
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Coffee Island plans 25 new stores in 2026–2027
Coffee Island plans around 15 new stores abroad and 10 in Greece, alongside a reorganisation of its Greek network.
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AB Vassilopoulos adds three Santorini stores to its network
Three stores on Santorini are gradually joining AB’s network during 2026, linking local acquisitions with its wider expansion strategy.
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AB Vassilopoulos: Pricing autonomy for franchise partners
AB’s franchise partners are free to set their own resale prices, while the chain invests in competitive pricing and smaller stores.
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Aris: Among the Proposals for New EuroLeague Franchises
Marca names Aris among the proposals for new EuroLeague franchises. What the report says, and what remains unconfirmed.
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AB Vassilopoulos submits offer for six Masoutis stores
AB is seeking to acquire five company-owned stores in Halkidiki and one in Crete, while holding talks with franchise partners over other locations.
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Coffee Island trials Loaded at three locations in Thessaloniki
Coffee Island’s Loaded pilot combines coffee with small-scale retail, alongside trials of its core store format and an all-day concept in Patras.
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AB Vassilopoulos: Future of low-price promotions remains undecided
It remains unclear whether AB’s September–October promotions will continue, as the Greek supermarket chain expands its own-label offering.
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Dust+Cream: Network restructuring and franchise expansion
Creamteam is restructuring its Dust+Cream network, adding discount outlets and expanding into North Macedonia through master franchising.
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AB Vassilopoulos: Franchise partners with up to five outlets
AB wants franchise partners to develop multiple stores, creating small local chains under a single brand.
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AB Vassilopoulos targets 55% of sales from franchised stores
AB Vassilopoulos estimates that franchised stores could account for close to 55% of sales by 2028, up from around 30% today.
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Sklavenitis Food to Go: Plans for 15 Outlets Through Franchising
Four pilot Food to Go outlets are in place, with a target of 15 by the end of 2026 and priority given to employees and former executives.
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AB Vassilopoulos: New distribution infrastructure to support its franchise network
AB’s new centre in Elefsina strengthens its logistics infrastructure following the addition of 46 franchise stores in 2025.
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Jumbo: Franchising in its international growth strategy
International expansion through franchising is gaining importance for Jumbo, while sales in Greece rose by around 8% in the first eight months of the year.
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My Market targets 100 franchise stores by 2026
My Market aims to grow its franchise network from 76 to 100 stores by the end of 2026, with My Market Local driving expansion.
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AB Vassilopoulos: More than 400 franchise stores
AB Vassilopoulos has more than 400 franchise stores across Greece. What the network’s size tells us, and what prospective franchisees should assess.
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Marriott: Nine New Agreements and Two New Brands in Greece
Le Méridien and Residence Inn by Marriott are coming to Greece as part of nine new agreements covering almost 1,000 rooms.
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Franchising on the Greek Islands: Growth with a Focus on Prices
Supermarket expansion on the Greek islands puts shelf-edge price information and franchisees’ day-to-day responsibilities in the spotlight.
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Masoutis: 47 franchise stores become a focus of competition
The release of 47 stores from existing franchise arrangements following the Kritikos acquisition opens a new front in competition between franchise networks.
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